Free eye glasses

Q.Jane I have been trying to find out some information on the Centrelink site and there doesn't seem to be any info on getting glasses. I believe one can get free glasses if you have the Pensioner Concession Card (PCC), is that right? I have the kept the prescription.

A.Answer provided by Centrelink General Manager, Hank Jongen. The Pensioner Concession Card provides customers with a range of discounts. For example, the Federal Government provides a discount on medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and a range of other assistance is available through State Governments, such as discounted public transport. Centrelink doesn’t offer discounts on prescription glasses, so I recommend contacting your State Government to see if it can help you.

It is pathetic that a government rep like this tells us the bleeding obvious that we all already know ie prescription and transport discounts, and then tells us to find out for ourselves about something we - and he -don't know. Typical Centrelink response.

aquarius12th Mar 20134:17pm

I have recently acquired free glasses from Optical Express. You just have to produce your age pension card and you are entitled to free reading and distance glasses. I had to be on the pension for 6 months to be entitled to them. Not sure if this applies to other pensioners or not.

they have a number of frames to choose from, at least the one I went to did and I found a nice pair for myself. So good luck everyone

Jennome12th Mar 20134:56pm

The Victorian government, at least, gives you free glasses every 2 years, available from participating optometrists. That's just the lens, you pay for the frames.

Check through the various govt's website to try and find the appropriate information. I'm sure all State governments would do this.

tiger12th Mar 20135:21pm

S.A. The same you only pay for the frames. But it can still cost you at least $200 or more especially if you have Bi-focals Cheers Ron

Nan Norma12th Mar 20135:59pm

Qld provides free glasses too.

12th Mar 20139:49pm

Which State Department?

kino13th Mar 201312:39pm

It is amazing to hear about the cost of the frames. $200 for a bit of plastic! Glasses free but charge excessively for the frames to cover the freebee.I am fortunate. At age 73 I still don't need glasses nor hearing aids, nor medicine, nor doctors! But I am a non-dairy vegetarian!

I have been saying that for a long time, how can the price of a frame be justified, some are very very expensive.

cutienan13th Mar 20134:35pm

I,m in Vic and got bi focals free, I had to pay for frames and because I choose just plain ones,it cost me just 90$, although I could have gone into the hundreds for modern you beaut ones.

aquarius13th Mar 20135:35pm

I received the glasses in Queensland and also a friend of mine also received them from the same optometrist and he is on a Disability Pension, He also had to wait 6 months after his pension was granted to be eligible for them

All we had to do was provide out pension cards and bingo the rest was free I cannot believe that all states are not the same.

ray 12th Nov 20131:19pm

though the feds do not help, surprise surprise, all the states have some sort of a scheme going.http://www.spectaclesonline.com.au/glasses/glasses-for-pensioners-nsw-affordable-eye-care-solutions/andhttp://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/programs-projects?pid=1346

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:10pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:15pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:15pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:15pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:15pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:15pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:15pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:16pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:16pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:16pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:16pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:16pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:16pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.

You're welcome.

whatsupdok6th Jun 20152:17pm

Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html

These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf

And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health.